Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 405 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET - DEPARTMENT FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 5 - Surface Effects of Noncoal Mining
Section 405 KAR 5:036 - Signs and markers
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 350.010(2), 350.240, 350.300
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 350.028 authorizes the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to noncoal mineral operations to minimize their adverse effects on the citizens and the environment of the commonwealth. KRS 350.029 authorizes the cabinet to promulgate reasonable administrative regulations to establish effective programs for the control of surface soil disturbance in connection with mining as defined by the Interstate Mining Compact. KRS 350.240 authorizes the cabinet to promulgate reasonable administrative regulations for the reclamation of land disturbed or removed in the mining of clay. KRS 350.300 authorizes the cabinet to formulate and establish an effective program and standards for the conservation and use of mined land. This administrative regulation establishes provisions concerning signs and markers for noncoal mineral operations.
Section 1. General.
Section 2. Mine and Permit Identification Signs.
Section 3. Stream Buffer Zone Markers. Except where specifically approved, lands within 100 feet of perennial and intermittent streams shall not be disturbed. These areas shall be designated as buffer zones, and shall be marked along the interior boundary of the buffer zone by durable and easily recognized markers.
Section 4. Blasting Signs. Blasting signs shall be posted in accordance with the requirements of the Kentucky Division of Mines and Minerals.
Section 5. Topsoil Markers.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 350.028, 350.029, 350.240, 350.300